On Our Radar: Youth is Overrated

By

Allison Lichter

Dec 12, 2012 9:51 am ET

Youth might be overrated, even in start-ups. The Financial Times points out that the most successful start-ups may have young people at the helm, but they also have older, more experienced directors providing wisdom and management gravitas. — Lauren Weber

The end of the world is a week away, if you’re following the Mayan calendar. Some businesses are taking advantage of the apocalypse by offering Doomsday-themed getaways, for example.Quartzprovides a list of 5 ways to greet the event (should it actually occur) — Allison Lichter

Read this while you wait the for the infernally slow elevator at your office building: This WSJ profile deciphers the fascinating math involved in elevator design. — Rachel Emma Silverman